K S Kavya Shree
Hyderabad
Summary
Chartered Accountant (India) and Associate CPA (Australia) with over six years of post-qualification experience in external audit, specializing in audits of large public and private clients across the consumer industry. Proficient in applying global audit methodology and delivering high-quality audit services, while effectively managing engagement economics. Experienced in SOX consulting, supporting clients in formalizing internal control frameworks, and achieving SOX compliance. Recognized for strong technical expertise, effective communication, maintaining productive client relationships, and workflow optimization. Committed to continuous learning, leadership, collaboration, and delivering excellence across diverse audit engagements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Manager
Deloitte
Hyderabad
06.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and completion of external audits for large public and privately held clients, primarily in the consumer industry.
- Collaborate with partners and senior leadership to manage engagement economics, including budgeting, resource management, and implementing corrective actions to maintain profitability.
- Review audit documentation to ensure high-quality outputs in compliance with applicable GAAP, accounting standards, and firm methodology.
- Evaluate the internal control environment, lead walkthroughs, review testing results, identify control deficiencies, and recommend remediation actions.
- Review the adoption of new accounting standards, and ensure proper implementation within the entity.
- Evaluate and challenge management estimates and judgments, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor audit staff and seniors; conduct performance evaluations, and contribute to staff development and retention.
- Serve as a member of the Audit and Assurance faculty team, delivering training sessions for both new joiners and experienced professionals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with CFOs, controllers, accounting, finance, and internal audit teams.
Assistant Audit Manager
Deloitte
Hyderabad
07.2021 - 05.2025
- Quarterly reviews of various public companies, which include testing of significant transactions and flux analysis.
- Managed newly acquired first-year audit engagements, built a strong client relationship, and understood their reporting needs to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Analyzed the client's business environment, performed a materiality assessment, scoped, guided the risk assessment, and designed audit procedures.
- Managed, executed, and reviewed audit fieldwork involving substantive testing of key financial statement areas, including, but not limited to, revenue, cost of sales, inventory, journal entries, debt, equity, PPE, and operating expenses.
- Successfully underwent PCAOB inspections for audit engagements, with no findings or comments, demonstrating compliance with regulatory standards and audit quality expectations.
- For the group audit of automotive clients in Japan, I oversaw and reviewed workpapers of global component auditors (Singapore, Australia, the US, and Europe) as a quality reviewer, ensuring audit quality and providing feedback on the adequacy of procedures, earning strong recognition from engagement leaders.
- Acted as the Materiality Centre of Excellence (CoE) across multiple audit engagements, providing guidance and support on materiality assessments.
- Led Accounting and Reporting Advisory projects focused on internal control readiness, including process walkthroughs, RCM rationalization, control design, operating effectiveness evaluations, and recommended remediation measures for identified material weaknesses.
- Completed Deloitte's prestigious DFX training program and facilitated a range of technical and non-technical trainings for engagement teams and industry audiences, with a primary focus on external audit methodology and audit tools.
Assistant Vice President
Finance Box Private Limited
Hyderabad
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Acted as the primary point of contact for client acquisition, relationship management, and ongoing communications.
- Played a key role in external audit planning and risk assessment, determining the nature, timing, and extent of procedures.
- Led audit finalization activities, including client meetings to discuss findings and review notes, culminating in the issuance of audited financial statements.
- Participated in fraud risk assessments, and led team brainstorming sessions to align the audit approach with identified risks.
- Acted as a virtual CFO for multiple software startups and manufacturing entities.
Education
Associate CPA -
CPA Australia
01-2025
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India01.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
Osmania University
India01.2015
Skills
- Financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS
- Internal controls and SOX compliance
- Audit planning and risk assessment
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Consolidation and financial variance analysis
Accomplishments
- Awarded multiple 'Spot Awards' and 'Applause Awards' at Deloitte for exceptional contributions to SOX compliance projects and outstanding performance during busy seasons, managing high-risk PCAOB audits, and delivering quality outcomes under tight deadlines.
- Took over a complex statutory audit mid-cycle after team turnover; rescoped work, stabilized delivery, and led a newly onboarded team of 7-10 members to complete the engagement on schedule and within budget, while maintaining firm quality standards.
Websites And Social Links - Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavya-shree-818662169/
Accounting Applications and Audit tools
Well-versed in accounting tools, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workiva, Blackline, AuditBoard, and OneStream, and proficient in Deloitte audit tools, like Omnia, EMS, iConfirm, and Cortex
Timeline
Audit Manager
Deloitte
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Audit Manager
Deloitte
07.2021 - 05.2025
Assistant Vice President
Finance Box Private Limited
02.2020 - 05.2021
Associate CPA -
CPA Australia
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Osmania University